Boston–Cambridge–Newton area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24

Things to do with kids in Norfolk County, MA

45 upcoming family events and 6 places and programs in Norfolk County, MA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Upcoming family events

Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:15 PM
Moose Hill's Halloween Prowl
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $13
Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm
From $15
Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
The Four Seasons by Drama of Works at Puppet Showplace
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50
STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Mass STEM Week Games (date changed to Oct 25)
Needham Free Public Library
Ages 4–12
Oct30FriFestivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Bitty Boo Bash (Coolidge Corner)
Public Library of Brookline, Coolidge Corner Branch
Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Halloween Storytime (Wellesley Main Library)
Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room)
Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Boo in the Barnyard at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm
From $15
Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Lisa the Wise: A Baba Yaga Story by Puppet Motion
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50
Outdoors
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
Beginner Friendly Family Bird Walk at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 8–17
Nov3TueCooking
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM
Teen Test Kitchen: Korean Food
Powisset Farm
From $85Ages 12–16
Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM
The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste at Puppet Showplace
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50
Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM
Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show (two sessions, Brookline Village)
Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (Hunneman Hall)
Free
Nov7SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
The Nutcracker with Commonwealth Ballet (reading and dancers)
Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room)
All ages
Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
The Breakfast Show by Nate Puppets
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50
Nov10TueCooking
Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Tots in the Kitchen: Salty and Sweet Fall Treats
Powisset Farm
From $55Ages 2–5
Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM
Dig Down Deep: A Cave Adventure by CactusHead Puppets (World Premiere)
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50
Nov12ThuOutdoors
Thu, Nov 12 · 11:00 AM
Nature Time Stories for preschoolers at Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
From $15Ages 2–5
Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM
Owls Up Close & In the Wild at Blue Hills
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
From $30Ages 5–17
Nov14SatPublic skating
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Public Skating at The Skating Club of Boston (Norwood)
The Skating Club of Boston, Tenley E. Albright Performance Center
From $14All ages
Nov20FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Blue Hills After Dark: Family Nature Hike
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
From $15Ages 4–17
Nov21SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Hike & Craft: Winter Adaptations at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
Nov21SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Trekkers at Stony Brook
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
From $10Ages 3–6
Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM
NEST: A Multilingual Story for Ages 1-6 by Happy Theater
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50All ages
Nov26ThuSports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Wellesley Turkey Trot and Hannah Randolph Kids Fun Run
Linden Square
From $25Up to 10
Nov27FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM
Winterlights at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
From $15
Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30 AM
Cinderella by Tanglewood Marionettes at Puppet Showplace Theater
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50All ages
Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 2 · 3:30 PM
Powisset Pals: Fairy Garden Workshop
Powisset Farm
From $65Ages 6–11
Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Gwendolyn's Nutty Nutcracker Event — Needham Library
Needham Free Public Library
FreeAges 3–10
Dec5SatOutdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Hike & Craft: Winter Tracking at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $15Ages 5–12
Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Powisset Holiday Pig Wagon Lighting
Powisset Farm
Free
Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
The Gingerbread Man by WonderSpark Puppets
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50All ages
Dec6SunOutdoors
Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30 PM
Sensory-Friendly Hour at Winterlights, Bradley Estate
Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate
From $15All ages
Dec6SunSports & play
Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30 AM
TBE Dreidel Dash 5K and Kids Races
Temple Beth Elohim
From $10All ages
Cooking
Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM
Tots in the Kitchen: Holiday Helpers at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm
From $55
Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 9 · 3:30 PM
Powisset Pals: Cardboard Gingerbread House Workshop
Powisset Farm
From $25Ages 6–11
Dec11FriOutdoors
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM
New Moon Hike at Stony Brook
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–17
Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
The Troll that Stole Hanukkah by WonderSpark Puppets at Puppet Showplace Theater
Puppet Showplace Theater
PaidAll ages
Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Gingerbread House Decorating (three sessions)
Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room)
Ages 4–14
Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Happenings: Kiddos Handmade Gifts at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm
Free
Dec13SunOutdoors
Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM
Wonderful Winter Festival at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $28Ages 5–17
Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 4:00 PM
The Holiday Sing-Along! by Sarah Nolen & Phil Berman at Puppet Showplace Theater
Puppet Showplace Theater
From $18.50All ages
Dec19SatOutdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Follow the Clues: Wildlife Tracks and Traces at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 8–17
Dec29TueArts & crafts
Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM
Kimberly's Pocket Circus (Coolidge Corner)
Public Library of Brookline, Coolidge Corner Branch
Jan2SatOutdoors
Sat, Jan 2 · 5:00 AM
Early Morning Owl Prowl at Blue Hills
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
From $18Ages 10+
Jan16SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Jan 16 · 3:00 PM
Maple Sugaring Behind the Scenes at Moose Hill
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5+

Places and ongoing programs

Recently ended

Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Magic with Bonaparte the Magician
Needham Free Public Library
Ages 5–12

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